Let's imagine if Boris won a majority. We'd be out of the EU at the end of January. There'd be an 11 month transition period (TP) to negotiate an FTA with the EU, after which we'd leave on WTO terms. During the TP we'd be free to negotiate with the USA, Canada, Australia, New /1
Zealand, Japan etc. which would focus the minds of the EU. We'd be independent at the WTO, and still be members of over 100 international organisations, including NATO, UNSC,G5,G8,,G10,G20, Five Eyes, Commonwealth, IMF, ICCt, IEA, ICAO, IAEA, UNESCO, WCO, WHO, OECD. /2
We've secured Trade Continuity Agreements with 48 of the 70 countries that we currently trade with under EU agreements plus Mutual Recognition Agreements with US, Australia and New Zealand plus a temporary MRA with Japan. The remaining countries make up 2.66% of our trade /3
with Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and Mexico making up the bulk of that. We would be in a position to offer them independent trading agreements, as we would with the 90+ other countries we currently trade with under WTO rules, icluding developing nations in the Commonwealth /4
Africa, South America and Asia. We'd be the 6th largest economy in the world, the 9th largest manufacturer, 1st in finance, 3rd in tech, engineering and future sciences, 2nd in Soft Power, 8th in Hard Power, 2nd in education. We'd have our own currency. Our passport would /5
allow us to visit 182 countries, where our language, sport, music, culture are widely understood and in many cases iconic. We have Foreign Offices around the world, trade missions, cultural and education exchanges, Royal visits. Our Aid reaches millions of those most in need. /6
Our development efforts help raise millions more out of poverty. We lead efforts in bio-diversity protection, climate action, protecting our oceans. Our voice at the UN is heard. We lead international efforts in enabling women, educating children, reducing disease /7
offering safe haven and support. We help protect global shipping, help protect Europe, contribute troops to peace keeping, disaster recovery, wildlife protection.
Now imagine if Jeremy Corbyn wins a majority.
Now imagine if Jeremy Corbyn wins a majority.
